27, 28, 29
May 4, 5, 6
Fri, Sat, Sun
GREASE won America's heart with a 1950s rock n' roll pastiche score and a hokey story about white trash high school kids finding friendship ("rama lama lama") and romance ("ka dingy dee ding dong!") during their senior year. It had enough low comedy and general goodwill to entertain almost anyone. After opening to good reviews at the Eden Theatre on Manhattan's Lower East Side, the show soon moved to Broadway, becoming the most commercially successful 1970s rock musical. Thanks to a low operating budget, GREASE set a new record as Broadway's longest running musical – a distinction it would hold until A Chorus Line surpassed it in the 1980s. It was the only successful theatrical project by co-creators Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey. As the years went by, the New York production interpolated obscenities to amuse teenage theatre-goers, but these changes were never added to the approved script. The 1978 big screen version became the highest-grossing musical in Hollywood history, and a 1994 Broadway revival supervised by Tommy Tune ran for 1,503 performances. An ongoing favorite with community theatres and school groups, GREASE remains one of the most popular musicals of all time.
Sponsor: Pleasanton Playhouse
Location: Amador Theater, 1155 Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton
Times: Fridays & Saturday: 8:00pm. Sunday Matinees: 2:00pm
Admission: Adult: $30; Seniors over 60: $28; Juniors under 18: $20 Discounts for group sales over 20. Season tickets also available.
More info: Pleasanton Playhouse
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Join us for the 16TH ANNUAL WINE COUNTRY FESTIVAL!!
Featuring Premium Wines from local wineries, shopping & dining, entertainment, arts & crafts, wine tasting, family fun and MORE! Check back soon for more information.
This year we will have two stages of live entertainment; Livermore Valley wine tasting in four locations; beer booths; a Lifestyle Pavilion with Culinary and Olive Oil Presentations; Fine Arts and Crafts; two food courts; a Children’s area with activities and games and much, much, more. The 2006 Livermore Wine Country Festival boosted an attendance of approximately 120,000. We expect an even greater turn out this year!
Sponsor: Livermore Downtown Association
Location: Downtown Livermore, including 1st street.
Admission: Free Admission. Wine glasses will go on sale on the Livermore Downtown Association Web site on April 1st. Prices are not determined yet.
Times: Sat: 10-6, Sun: 10-5
More info: Livermore Downtown Association - Wine Festival Web Page
or 373-1795
Saturday & Sunday
Meet over 400 exclusive OSH vendors and have questions answered on the latest home improvement and garden products and techniques. Learn the latest how-to information from experts on four vendor demonstration stages. Come see personalities such as Pat Simpson, the Carey Brothers, Bruce Johnson, the Duct Tape Guys, Nick Stellino, Lee Snijders, Guy Fieri, and John Marshall. There will be a lot of family fun, too, with the Land Of Fun for the kids, plus clowns, face painters, a petting zoo, and rides.
Sponsor: Orchard Supply Hardware.
Location: Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton
Times: Saturday: 10am to 5pm; Sunday: 10am to 4pm
Admission: Free admission and parking.
More info: Fairgrounds Web Site, www.osh.com, 408-361-2271.
Saturday
At age 23 in 2005, this exceptional pianist from China won First Prize at the Cleveland International Piano Competition, reached the finals at the Van Cliburn Piano Competition and garnered first prize at the 2005-2006 Young Concert Artist International Auditions in New York. A graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music, she has soloed with major symphonies in China, the U. S. and Europe. The New York Times raved at how she "cruises then thunders in her interpretations...everything from rolled chords to fast runs were played with clean precision."
Sponsor: Del Valle Fine Arts
Location: First Presbyterian Church, 2020 5th St. (at L St), Livermore CA 94550
Times: 8:00pm
Admission: General: $18; 62 & over and full time students: $16; Children and students through high school: free
Individual tickets at the door or in advance at Book Oasis in Livermore, Towne Center Books in Pleasanton or P. O. Box 2335, Livermore CA 94551.
More info: 925-447-2752 or www.delvallefinearts.org.
Saturday
Vivaldi: “Summer” from The Four Seasons
Sally Dalke, violin
Schubert: Symphony No. 8, “Unfinished”
J. Strauss II: Emperor Waltz
Mussorgsky/Ravel: Pictures at an Exhibition
We asked, and you told us. We asked you, the audience, to tell us your symphonic favorites, and here are four from the top of your list. The Symphony’s own concertmaster Sally Dalke shines again in Vivaldi’s ode to the season of blazing heat and thunderstorms. Schubert’s mysteriously “unfinished” symphony has tantalized music historians ever since its discovery 37 years after his death. “Waltz King” Johann Strauss the younger employs a martial snare drum to give one of his most popular waltzes an “imperial” sound. Artwork on the museum wall comes to life in Ravel’s brilliant orchestration of Mussorgsky’s piano suite.
Sally Dalke earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Performance at
San Jose State University and began her professional career playing with the
orchestras of Opera San Jose and American Musical Theatre. Ms. Dalke has
toured the United States with the San Francisco Opera/ Western Opera Theater
and played in Nebraska with the Omaha and Lincoln Symphonies. She currently
serves as concertmaster of the Livermore-Amador Symphony, plays in several
other Bay Area orchestras, and maintains a private teaching studio
Sponsor: Livermore-Amador Symphony
Location: First Presbyterian Church, 4th & L Streets
Time: 8:00pm
Admission: Adult: $15; Seniors: $13, Youth (through high
school): Free
More info:
Livermore-Amador
Symphony (925) 373-6824
Saturday - Sunday
Hawaiian arts & crafts, Hawaiian food, Hawaiian heirloom jewelry, Ipu Heke, Toere, drums, Li Hing Mui Seeds, and much more.
Sponsor: Kumu Hula Association.
Location: Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton
Times: 9am to 6pm
Admission: $10 adults, children 12 and under free; $8 parking
More info: Fairgrounds Web Site or www.kumuhulaassociation.com, 650-355-6451
Sunday
by Isabel Allende
In May 2007, the Livermore Library will present a variety of programs with the Allende book as a central theme. We hope to feature theater interns in this reading. Join us for a reading from the book.
Sponsor: Shakespeare's Associates
Location: Livermore Library Civic Center
Times: 2:00pm
Admission:
More info: Shakespeare's Associates - 925-454-1335
Monday
Gary Drummond will talk on early Californians and the legend of Zorro.
Sponsor: The Livermore Heritage Guild
Location: Livermore main library, community room.
Times: 7:00pm.
Admission: Suggested donation: $2.00.
More info: LHG web site
Tues-Wed
Auditions for Production of 'The Madwoman of Chaillot"
Sponsor: Las Positas College Theater
Location: Las Positas College, building 1600, staff lounge
Times: 7 to 10pm (arrive before 9)
Admission: none
More info: email Wendy Wisely, Director at wwisely@laspositascollege.edu 424-1000 ext.2480
Thursday
Lynn Owens, Livermore resident and Civil War re-enactor
Sponsor: ALVHS (Amador-Livermore Valley Historical Society)
Location: Museum on Main, 603 Main St. Pleasanton
Times: 7:00pm
Admission: $10 donation ($5 for ALVHS members). Reservations Recommended.
More info: at the Museum on Main 462-2766 Museum on Main Street
Fri-Sun
RV sales, vendors, food, and more.
Sponsor: GoodTimes Promotions, Inc.
Location: Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton
Times: 10am to 7pm (Mon-Sat; 10am to 6pm (Sun)
Admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors; children 16 & under free; $8 parking
More info: Fairgrounds Web Site or www.rvshow.net, 925 931-1890
Saturday
Silent Auction and Wine Tasting
"In the Spirit of Children's Laughter"
The Livermore Valley Wine Country invites you to enjoy our beautiful wine served with genuine warmth as you pour over Auction Lots designed to assure you enjoy the good life! In a new outdoor format, you will enjoy an elegant afternoon treating your senses in our beautiful wine country. Wineries will share their finest local vintages while you stroll and sample fine food, and at the end of the day…all of the proceeds benefit the children of our growing community.
In this Silent Auction Event you will also see a few of the prize lots being offered later at the evening event – enjoy outbidding your compatriots in lively Silent Auction fun!
The Livermore Valley Wine Auction prides itself on collecting rare and unique wine from the finest wineries and cellars in the state… and combining them with once-in-a-lifetime lifestyle experiences! Imagine priceless wine lots being auctioned off with exotic travel, dining, shopping and one-of-a-kind gift packages!
Come be pampered with an awesome dinner, award-winning wines, an
action-packed auction event, and the camaraderie of joining together – all
for the good cause of children’s charities. Our Auction is a quest for all
things good in life! Space is limited so reserve your tickets today by
calling the Livermore Valley Wine Growers Foundation at 925-447-WINE (9463)
for more information.
Sponsor: Livermore Valley Wine Growers Foundation
Location: Wente Vineyards Event Center
Times: Silent Auction: 5pm to 6:30pm; Dinner and Live
Auction: 6:30pm to midnight
Admission: $250 per person.
More info:
Livermore Valley Wine Country 925-447-WINE (9463)
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Sat - Sun
4th Annual.
The Livermore Games will include a full schedule of Scottish events, including heavy athletics, sheepdog trials, historical reenactments, clan tents, birds of prey, retail vendors, jousting, musical entertainers, pipe bands, antique cars, a tug of war, Highland and Country dancing, wine and whisky tasting, and the ancient Gaelic game of shinty.
Pipe Band Competition this year.
The two-day event also will include an outdoor Ceilidh, an evening of
Celtic song and dance, in downtown Livermore on Saturday, May 19. This
event, sponsored by the Livermore Downtown Merchants Association, will
feature many of the entertainers appearing at the Games over the weekend.
Sponsor: LARPD with the Tri-Valley Scotian League
Location: Robertson Park
Times: 10am to 6pm
Admission:: $15 adults ($20 for 2 days) and $10 for persons ages 6-13 and under and 65
years and over. $2 discount for pre-sale until May 7. Kids under 6 are free. $5 for parking.
More info:
Livermore Games site, or
LARPD
Saturday
Celebrating Byrd and the B's
Enjoy the music of Rennaissance master William Byrd, as well as the music of three other significant B's: the great American composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein and his well-known Chichester Psalms as well as some of his lighter and energetic selections from Candide and West Side Story; little-known songs for four voices and piano by Johannes Brahms, featuring our concert pianist Daniel Glover; and Rejoice in the Lamb by a great 20th century composer, England's Benjamin Britten
Sponsor: Valley Concert Choral
Location: Trinity Lutheran Church, 1225 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton
Times: 8:00pm.
Admission: advance, $17 adults and $14 for seniors over 62; at the door, $20 adults and $17 seniors. Students 18 and under are free when accompanied by an adult.
More info: Valley Concert Chorale
Saturday
15 Years of Beautiful Singing
Sponsor: Cantabella Children's Choir
Location: Our Savior Lutheran Ministries, 1385 South Livermore Ave.
Times: 2:00pm
Admission: $5 donation appreciated
More info: Cantabella Children's Choir
Saturday
Featuring Ira Stein on piano, Joseph Hebert on cello, and Dann Zinn on soprano saxophone, the trio performs exciting improvisations on the music of J.S. Bach (1685-1750), along with their original chamber jazz compositions. This trio combines the nuances and subtleties of classical music with the explosive energy and live interplay of jazz. Recordings from live performance at Yoshi’s and studio works will be available for sale.
Sponsor: Unitarian Universalist Church, Livermore
Location: Unitarian Universalist Church, 1893 N. Vasco Road, Livermore
Times: 7:30pm
Admission: Suggested donation is $12 each. Children under 17 will be admitted free.
More info: Unitarian Universalist Church in Livermore, jlmm@pacbell.net (925) 447-8747
Saturday
Hats Off America presents the Fourth Annual Muscle Car, Hot Rods and Art Fair from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Saturday and Sunday, May 19 and 20 on the grass field at the corner of Bollinger Canyon Road and Camino Ramon, San Ramon. Admission is free to the public. This is a family event and children are welcome. Sorry, no pets.
There will be a large display of muscle cars, classics and hot rods, along with art exhibits, children’s activities live bands, vendor booths, non-profit organization’s booths, a beer and wine garden, and more.
Enjoy the music of the Big Wave Dave and the Breakers, and Dave Land and the Downtowners. Food is being donated by Spain's Carolina Barbecue and Dr. Donut of Merced.
Diane Layfield, mother of L/CPL Travis Layfield who was killed in action on April 6, 2004, will be a special guest. Mrs. Layfield has attended the three previous car shows. She will be displaying her late son’s truck that is decorated with a patriotic tribute mural. She will also be bringing a motorcycle belonging to her son Tyler that he painted to honor his brother Travis.
There will be a variety of exhibitors. The US Army from Camp Parks will
provide a climbing wall and combat simulators. Back Yard Carnival will
provide fun children’s games. The San Ramon Fire District is bringing a fire
truck for kids to climb on, and the San Ramon Police Department will have a
vintage 1952 police car and the DARE car. San Ramon's Sno-Flakes Ski and
Family Social Club will be there.
There will be voting on cars both days and People’s Choice Awards will be given out on Saturday and Sunday.
Non-profit organizations, civic groups and youth organizations are
encouraged to participate. Call for information. The event is also seeking
corporate sponsors and volunteers.
Sponsor: Hats Off Americs
Location: Bollinger Canyon Road and Camino Ramon, San Ramon
Times: 10am to 5pm
Admission: Free
More info:
www.hatsoffamerica.us
Fri, Sat, Sun
These special concerts feature favorite selections new and old from Broadway and Hollywood. The Chorus, featured soloists, Rendition, the returning Cosmopolitan Dancers, and the Youth Choir, present these concerts with their trademark blend of beautiful harmonies and stunning choreography.
Sponsor: Pleasanton Playhouse
Location: Amador Theater, 1155 Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton
Times: Fridays & Saturday: 8:00pm. Sunday Matinees: 2:00pm
Admission: Adult: $28; Seniors over 60: $22; Juniors under 18: $16 Discounts for group sales over 20. Season tickets also available.
More info: Pleasanton Playhouse
Sat
Come and enjoy an evening of old fashioned fun, food, and bidding wars at the Guild's annual auction. It all takes place at the Duarte Garage located on the old Lincoln Highways at the corner of Portola and L Streets in Livermore.
Lynn Owens is the auctioneer and when he is on the podium, one never knows what you wind up taking home.
Preview items at 5 p.m. Dinner begins at 6 p.m. with the auction to follow at 7 p.m.
More donations are welcomed. Check your deepest cupboards, basements, attics, garages and closets and help us make this a fun and successful event. Give us a call at 447-4561 or 447-5475 and arrange for a Guild member to come by and pick up your treasures.
The money we raise helps fund Guild projects in our community.
Sponsor: Livermore Heritage Guild
Location: Duarte Garage, corner of Portola and L St., Livermore
Times: Preview items at 5 p.m. Dinner begins at 6 p.m. with the
auction to follow at 7 p.m. Admission:
More info:
LHG web site, or Call 925 449-9927 for more information.
Sat & Sunday
Would you like to see a toy shop come to life? The enchanting romance of young love? A magical bird in a magical forest? Then join the Valley Dance Theatre for our spring production next May 2007! Accompanied by the Livermore-Amador Symphony pit orchestra, VDT will present the children's ballet La Boutique Fantasque and excerpts from Romeo and Juliet and The Firebird.
Sponsor: Valley Dance Theatre
Location: Livermore High School Theatre, 600 Maple St, Livermore
Times: Saturday: 7:00pm Sunday: 2:00pm
Admission: $18 Adults, $15, Students & Seniors
More info: Valley Dance Theatre or 925-243-0927
Sun-Tues
Vintage B17, B24, and B25 bombers once again visit the Livermore airport. You can take pictures, walk through the planes, and talk to the crew. Flights are also available for a $425 donation.
In recent years a number of other vintage aircraft, many from WWII, have also been on display.
See the eLivermore photos.
Sponsor: The Collins Foundation
Location: Livermore Airport
Times: Planes arrive about 3:00pm on Sunday. Tours available from about 3:00 to 5:00pm.
Monday & Tuesday: Tours of both planes from 9:00am to 5:00pm.
Flights will occur from about 8:00am to 9:00am Monday & Tuesday, and after 5:00pm Sun, Mon, & Tues
Admission: Walk Through Tour: Adults: $8.00; Children 12 & under: $4; Rides: $425 for 30 minute flight on B-17 or B-24. B-25 flights are $400 for forward fuselage and $325 for aft fuselage.
More info: The Collings Foundation. For Rides Call - 800-568-8924
Sunday
Sponsor: ALVHS Museum on Main
Location: Pleasanton Hotel, 855 Main St.
Times:
Admission:
More info: Museum on Main Street, 462-2766
Sunday
Come out and browse through one of the largest antique fairs in California. With over 300 dealers filling up Main Street, this event is an antique lovers dream with a wide variety of antiques to entice and excite you as you stroll through downtown Pleasanton.
Sponsor: Pleasanton Downtown Association
Location: Downtown Pleasanton
Times: 8:00pm to 4:00pm
Admission: Free
More info: Pleasanton Downtown Association, 484-2199, or Frete Associates.
Sunday
Sponsor: ALVHS Museum on Main
Location: Pleasanton Hotel, 855 Main St.
Times:
Admission:
More info: Museum on Main Street, 462-2766
Sun-Mon
The San Ramon Art & Wind Festival blows into town on May 27 & 28 in San Ramon Central Park from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily. The festival includes over 200 arts & crafts booths, entertainment on 3 stages, kite-flying demos, free kite making workshops, kids' activities, a non-profit info alley, displays and more!
Sponsor: City of San Ramon and Chevron
Location: San Ramon Central Park, 12501 Alcosta Blvd
Times: 10am to 5pm
Admission: Free. Parking: $4.00
More info: Event Web Site
Sunday
Soak up the beautiful setting of the Estate Winery while enjoying inspired art demonstrations and the works of the Livermore Valley's most talented artists. Wine tasting and food booths make the day complete.
Sponsor: Wente Vineyards, Livermore Art Association.
Location: Wente Vineyards Estate Winery, 5565 Tesla Rd, Livermore
Times: 11 AM to 5:00 PM
Admission: Free. $15 ($10 for Wente club members) tasting fee includes commemorative glass
More info: Livermore Art Association - (925) 456-2305 - Wente Vineyards
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